Zisbakdokekage't (Sugarbush Worker)

Gun Lake Tribe•Wayland Township, MI

8d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Zisbakdokekage'jek (Sugarbush) position will assist with Language and Culture programs including but not limited to our seasonal Tribal sugar bush camp and related activities. This seasonal employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as work is dependent on weather conditions. Additional employment beyond the sugaring season may be available and is conditional upon performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Familiarity with Pottawatomi culture
Must have good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Must have a desire to work outside
Flexible, highly organized and able to work independently
Ability or willingness to learn to drive utility vehicle
Ability or willingness to learn to operate all food sugaring equipment
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently at times
Ability to work with all age groups
Must be able to maintain confidentiality according to Tribal, State and Federal standards and guidelines
First Aid certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
Servsafe food handling certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
This position will require non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as required for evening classes and seasonal events, to meet program requirements and deadlines
This position requires the ability and willingness to travel for work assignments, meetings and continuing education
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely in the field and regularly exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, temperatures, mud or similar unpredictable conditions
Must be able to consistently lift up to 60lbs as well as bend, walk and stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Assist with sugar bush efforts that will include, but are not limited to the following:
Tapping maple trees, hanging buckets, collection of sap
Chopping and stacking firewood
Testing sugar content of sap
Operation of traditional and modern evaporating equipment
Bottling, sugar making and distribution
Assist in maintaining equipment (Kubota, sugaring equipment, gardening equipment, etc.)
Work at all seasonal events including but not limited to the Annual Maple Feast and Sugar Bush tours
Assist with the maintaining and housekeeping of kitchen, cafeteria and sugar house
Assist with the inventory of all equipment and resources
Assist Language and Cultural Coordinators with work plan tasks related to youth language program activities, cultural program activities and food sovereignty activities
Travel and training in areas of food sovereignty, seed saving and wild rice restoration may be required
Assist Language and Culture Department staff with day-to-day activities when needed